Simple ?'s.

Beavis · 02-08-2002, 01:02 AM

whats the best rpm to launch at (~1600-1900) ? When is it best to change gears.. as in what rpm? Also, do stock 5.0's come with posi?

Thnks guys....

(you could say a newb, but i gota find out somehow...)

Beavis · 02-08-2002, 01:11 AM

sorry, accidnetly posted this twice....see, i hit the post...i go outside and move my car...i come back it looks frozen, so i rehit the post....came up twice

admin please close this thread.....thnks

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 02-08-2002, 11:11 AM

From what I have heard the 5.0's have a traction lok differential. This means that when one wheel begins spinning the other wheel will begin to move. It isnt a direct posi. I usually launch at like 2000 on the street and it goes but i ahve never been to a track before so I dunno if it is different.

Later

1BAD89 · 02-08-2002, 11:23 AM

Get some slicks and launch at 5k.

jonnyk · 02-08-2002, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1BAD89
Get some slicks and launch at 5k.

How does that relate at all? No intentions to flame, but please think before you post.

Anyways...I used to shift mine stock at ~5100 rpm but as previously mentioned there are variances in each car. As for the launch, higher revs (2000-2500) while riding the clutch works well, but will drastically shorten the life of your clutch. Best thing to do is to make a trip to the track and try different methods to suit your driving style/car.

1BAD89 · 02-08-2002, 06:05 PM

Quote:

How does that relate at all? No intentions to flame, but please think before you post.

It was a small attempt at some humor. Before you can tell me to think before I post, run a 14.4.

Beavis · 02-08-2002, 10:04 PM

i didn't think that was funny....just figured u was trying to hate on me asking a question...but i guess its alright =) hehe..(not laughing at ur 'joke')

1BAD89 · 02-09-2002, 01:59 AM

There was actually supposed to be one of these

at the end of it. But anyways.....the name of the game is traction, If your planning on going to the strip alot get some slicks, if your going to do alot of street racing(which I discourage.) then you will want Drag radials, you don't have to have them, but hooking up is how you win most of the time.

Quote:

whats the best rpm to launch at (~1600-1900) ? When is it best to change gears.. as in what rpm? Also, do stock 5.0's come with posi?

Back to your original question, there isn't really a "SET" rpm to launch at, you just have to practice, your gears, tires and the way you drive will be a factor, just practice launching at different rpm's and you'll see what works best for you.

1BAD89 · 02-09-2002, 02:23 AM

Quote:

i didn't think that was funny....just figured u was trying to hate on me asking a question...but i guess its alright =) hehe..(not laughing at ur 'joke')

WHY would I try and "hate on you" for asking a question? Geez guys, lighten up.

All I said was:

Get some slicks and launch at 5k.

You two are acting like I went off on you.

Beavis · 02-09-2002, 04:57 AM

Well, it seemed as if u were trying to... but if u did, i dont mind...and since you didn't, its all good

thnks for the tip on the tires though, and i'd probably b doing more street then track. I think the closest track is like at least an hour away...prob 3hrs..

1BAD89 · 02-09-2002, 12:57 PM

What kind of tires are you running now? What size?

6T9PONY · 02-11-2002, 12:56 AM

jonnyk.....relax man. Everything's gonna be okay.

Quote:

Before you can tell me to think before I post, run a 14.4.

Man, that was harsh, but funny.

No offense jonnyk.

vetteeatr · 02-13-2002, 12:10 PM

K how about with my combo listed blow with my 3.73 gears

I cant hook at all

THe guy before me had et streets on it and it hooked alto better but i dont know if i need wider rims or what?

I have an air bag and adjustable shocks but i cant get any traction with eh biggest firestone tires i can find that are as sticky as i can get before running near slicks.

THey are on the pony rims

Also How much help would movin my battery to rear really help?

SHould I just throw some weight in the back so i dont spin for forever its horrible peopel wiht alot less power can beat me because i jsut sit there and i cant really ride the clutch in as with i go to second anyway aif i floor it it jsut spins

ALl suggestions would be helpful

Beavis · 02-13-2002, 06:51 PM

HUH?

1BAD89 · 02-13-2002, 07:03 PM

vetteeatr Moving the battery to the back would help quite a bit, look on my site, I got a brand new one for sale.

02-08-2002, 01:02 AM	#1
Beavis Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 68	Simple ?'s. whats the best rpm to launch at (~1600-1900) ? When is it best to change gears.. as in what rpm? Also, do stock 5.0's come with posi? Thnks guys.... (you could say a newb, but i gota find out somehow...) __________________ 92 LX Coupe 5.0- under construction 89 GT 5.0- wrecked on 7/03 3.08 gears, Saleen Suspension, MSD Ignition, Underdrive pulleys, Flowmaster force II Cat-Back exhuast, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic Elec. Fan.

02-08-2002, 11:11 AM	#3
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	From what I have heard the 5.0's have a traction lok differential. This means that when one wheel begins spinning the other wheel will begin to move. It isnt a direct posi. I usually launch at like 2000 on the street and it goes but i ahve never been to a track before so I dunno if it is different. Later __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

02-08-2002, 11:23 AM	#4
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Get some slicks and launch at 5k. Last edited by 1BAD89; 02-09-2002 at 02:14 AM..

02-08-2002, 10:04 PM	#7
Beavis Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 68	i didn't think that was funny....just figured u was trying to hate on me asking a question...but i guess its alright =) hehe..(not laughing at ur 'joke') __________________ 92 LX Coupe 5.0- under construction 89 GT 5.0- wrecked on 7/03 3.08 gears, Saleen Suspension, MSD Ignition, Underdrive pulleys, Flowmaster force II Cat-Back exhuast, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic Elec. Fan.

02-09-2002, 04:57 AM	#10
Beavis Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 68	Well, it seemed as if u were trying to... but if u did, i dont mind...and since you didn't, its all good thnks for the tip on the tires though, and i'd probably b doing more street then track. I think the closest track is like at least an hour away...prob 3hrs.. __________________ 92 LX Coupe 5.0- under construction 89 GT 5.0- wrecked on 7/03 3.08 gears, Saleen Suspension, MSD Ignition, Underdrive pulleys, Flowmaster force II Cat-Back exhuast, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic Elec. Fan.

02-08-2002, 01:11 AM	#2
Beavis Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 68	sorry, accidnetly posted this twice....see, i hit the post...i go outside and move my car...i come back it looks frozen, so i rehit the post....came up twice admin please close this thread.....thnks

02-09-2002, 12:57 PM	#11
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	What kind of tires are you running now? What size?

02-13-2002, 12:10 PM	#13
vetteeatr Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Olney, Illinois, USA Posts: 212	K how about with my combo listed blow with my 3.73 gears I cant hook at all THe guy before me had et streets on it and it hooked alto better but i dont know if i need wider rims or what? I have an air bag and adjustable shocks but i cant get any traction with eh biggest firestone tires i can find that are as sticky as i can get before running near slicks. THey are on the pony rims Also How much help would movin my battery to rear really help? SHould I just throw some weight in the back so i dont spin for forever its horrible peopel wiht alot less power can beat me because i jsut sit there and i cant really ride the clutch in as with i go to second anyway aif i floor it it jsut spins ALl suggestions would be helpful __________________ !988 GT World Windsor Sr.'s, Harland sharpe rockers, 3.73 gears, pulleys, no ac, hurst shifter, 10:1 pistons, BBK full length headers and H-pipe with flows. Under extensive work for porting and fly cutting to accept my new cam and to match my soon to have systemax intake DROOL Best E.T. 13.20 with edelbrock RPM intake and 70mm TB

02-13-2002, 06:51 PM	#14
Beavis Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 68	HUH? __________________ 92 LX Coupe 5.0- under construction 89 GT 5.0- wrecked on 7/03 3.08 gears, Saleen Suspension, MSD Ignition, Underdrive pulleys, Flowmaster force II Cat-Back exhuast, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic Elec. Fan.

02-13-2002, 07:03 PM	#15
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	vetteeatr Moving the battery to the back would help quite a bit, look on my site, I got a brand new one for sale.

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